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Minutes 8-13-12 1 DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DAVENPORT SCHOOLS ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM Achievement Service Center 1606 BRADY STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM The Board of the Davenport Community School District in the Counties of Scott and Muscatine, State of Iowa, met on Monday, August 13, 2012 for their Regular Meeting pursuant to law. The meeting was held at the Achievement Service Center, 1606 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa, in said District. President Johanson called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. On roll call the following board members were present: Directors Ralph Johanson, Larry Roberson, Ken Krumwiede, Bill Sherwood, Patt Zamora, Rich Clewell and Nikki De Fauw. Superintendent Tate and other administrators were also present. Director Sherwood read the vision statement. I. COMMUNICATIONS (Including Open Forum) A. August 20, 5:30PM – Superintendent Evaluation, Jim Hester Board Room B. August 27, 7:00PM-Regular Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room C. Tuesday-September 4, 5:30PM – Committee of the Whole Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room (September 3 rd is a Holiday-Closed) D. September 5, 4:00PM-Policy Committee, ASC, Executive Board Room E. September 6, 4:00PM-Legislative Advocacy Committee, ASC, Executive Board Room F. September 10, 7:00PM-Regular Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room G. September 13, 6-7:30PM- Annual Ice Cream Social, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room H. September 24, 7:00PM- Regular Board Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room I. Open Forum for Community Input - Ty Arp - 9725 210 Street, Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Arp expressed concerns about student safety regarding the proposed new fertilizer plant and the plans to build so close to Walcott Elementary School. Karen Devaut- Walcott, IA 52773 – Ms. DeVault is a registered nurse and expressed concern about how vulnerable children are to the effects of the gas from a possible accident at the proposed fertilizer plant and it being built so close to Walcott Elementary school. Patricia Bear- 10135 210 Street, Walcott, IA 52773 –Ms. Bear said the plant will be just 2 miles from Walcott Elementary School and explained how the evacuation plans are not sufficient.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DAVENPORT SCHOOLS ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM

Achievement Service Center 1606 BRADY STREET

DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

7:00 PM

The Board of the Davenport Community School District in the Counties of Scott and Muscatine, State of Iowa, met on Monday, August 13, 2012 for their Regular Meeting pursuant to law. The meeting was held at the Achievement Service Center, 1606 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa, in said District. President Johanson called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. On roll call the following board members were present: Directors Ralph Johanson, Larry Roberson, Ken Krumwiede, Bill Sherwood, Patt Zamora, Rich Clewell and Nikki De Fauw. Superintendent Tate and other administrators were also present. Director Sherwood read the vision statement.

I. COMMUNICATIONS (Including Open Forum) A. August 20, 5:30PM – Superintendent Evaluation, Jim Hester Board Room B. August 27, 7:00PM-Regular Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room C. Tuesday-September 4, 5:30PM – Committee of the Whole Meeting,

ASC, Jim Hester Board Room (September 3rd is a Holiday-Closed) D. September 5, 4:00PM-Policy Committee, ASC, Executive Board Room E. September 6, 4:00PM-Legislative Advocacy Committee, ASC, Executive Board Room F. September 10, 7:00PM-Regular Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room G. September 13, 6-7:30PM- Annual Ice Cream Social, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room H. September 24, 7:00PM- Regular Board Meeting, ASC, Jim Hester Board Room I. Open Forum for Community Input -

Ty Arp - 9725 210 Street, Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Arp expressed concerns about student safety regarding the proposed new fertilizer plant and the plans to build so close to Walcott Elementary School. Karen Devaut- Walcott, IA 52773 – Ms. DeVault is a registered nurse and expressed concern about how vulnerable children are to the effects of the gas from a possible accident at the proposed fertilizer plant and it being built so close to Walcott Elementary school. Patricia Bear- 10135 210 Street, Walcott, IA 52773 –Ms. Bear said the plant will be just 2 miles from Walcott Elementary School and explained how the evacuation plans are not sufficient.

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Eric Lueuehagen - 334 Parkview Dr. Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Lueuehagen presented a stack of petitions to the board and explained how 1,060 parents are opposed to the proposed facility. He said many would open enroll their children or send them to another district if the plant is built. Kent Arp – 255 W. Meadow Lane Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Arp spoke about the dangers of the storage tanks that would contain the chemicals. He handed out a map of the radius of the areas that would be affected in the event of an accident. Sandra Bateman-18939 108th Ave Davenport, IA 52804 – Ms. Bateman was speaking as a grandparent and expressed how every child as the right to learn in a safe environment as is stated in one of the board belief statements on the web site which states “We believe every child has the right to a safe environment”. Evan Dietz – 8257 190th Street Walcott, IA 52773 - Mr. Dietz is a concerned student who attended Walcott Elementary school. He discussed his concerns about the evacuation plans. Larry Seiler 17693 100th Avenue Davenport, IA 52804 – Mr. Seiler thanked the Board President and Vice President for their time in speaking with him previously about this issue. He stated the possibility of the fertilizer plant being built so close to Walcott Elementary school is an “accident waiting to be built”. David Arp –10310 200th Street Davenport, IA 52804 – Mr. Arp related the details of the injuries and death resulting from an accident that happened on Sept 21, 2001 at a plant similar to the proposed plant. Alyssa August – 6881 230th Street Walcott, IA 52773 – Ms. August stated this is a serious safety issue and that hindsight is too late. She asked the school board to make a statement to the board of supervisors expressing their opposition to the plans for building this fertilizer plant. Sunny Armstrong – 12148 210 Street Walcott, IA 52773 – Ms. Armstrong stated that the risks for children if the plant is build is mega multiplied and discussed some of these risks such as the trucks and railroad cars carrying the chemicals and the risk associated with human or mechanical errors. Jack Armstrong- 12148 210 Street Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Armstrong expressed concerns about the security, safety, and protection of the children in case of an accident if the plant were built. Blane Bolte – 8621 180th St Walcott, IA 52773 – Mr. Bolte stated the proposed plant is too close to the school and would be one of the largest plants of this type in the country. It would only be 2 miles from the school and if they blow a pipe or tank the consequences would be deadly. Diane Holst – 20012 240th Street Eldridge, IA 52748 – Ms. Holst researched the risk management plans and stated the board as a responsibility to do the same. She said there is a reason why these types of plants are built in industrial areas and not in close proximity to schools. Richard August – 6381 230th Street Walcott, IA 52773- Mr. August stated if this plant is built he will not send his children to Walcott school and this is where he attended. He quoted one the board’s belief

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statements that says “We believe every child has the right to a safe environment” and stated the board has responsibility to address this issue. Tammy Roseman Burton – 15907 106th Avenue Davenport, IA 52804 Ms. Roseman Burton said they need the help of the school board to protect their children and the board needs to take this issue very seriously. John Walker- 9520 200th Street Davenport, IA 52804- Mr. Walker said that even if 165 jobs will be created with the proposed fertilizer plant there are more than 165 people whose lives will be at risk in the event of an accident. He asked the board to prevent construction of the plant. President Johanson expressed appreciation for everyone’s comments and encouraged they attend the next meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors.

II. CONSENT AGENDA

To conserve time and focus attention on non-routine matters on the agenda, the Board will consider a number of items grouped together as a Consent Agenda, all items to be approved in one motion. Before a motion is made to consider the Consent Agenda, any board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda. The removed item will then be considered for separate action.

A. Reading of the Minutes of the Last Regular and Intervening Meetings

The minutes from the following meetings were presented for approval: July 9, 2012 (Regular Meeting), July 30, 2012 (Special Call Meeting).

B. Personnel: Appointments, Resignations, Retirements, Leaves, Etc. ADDENDUM: APPOINTMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE Owoh, Kendahl Effective: August 14, 2012 Program Administrator Salary: $74,319.00

Special Programs ASC

APPOINTMENTS: CERTIFICATED Adams, Melanie Degree: M.A. – Step 5 Keyboarding/Computer Salary: $43,995.00 Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Ambrozi, Tyler Degree: B. S. – Step 1 Writing Specialist K-5 Salary: $33,855.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012

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Anderson, Candace Degree: B.A. – Step 1 FCS Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Andrews, Eileen Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Music (0.5 FTE) Salary: $16,927.50 Garfield Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Baca, Kira Degree: B.A. +15 – Step 1 Earth Science Salary: $35,304.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Bacchus, Karan Degree: M.A. – Step 11 Special Education Salary: $52,686.00 Young Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Baker, Clay Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Special Education Salary: $33,855.00 Smart Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Bellegante, Amanda Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Special Education Salary: $33,855.00 Jackson Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Blanchard, Melissa Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Spanish Salary: $33,855.00 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 Bowman, Brook Degree: M.A. - Step 1 Special Education Salary: $38,201.00 Buchanan Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Boyd, Keegan Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Math Salary: $33,855.00 Smart Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Burrier, Dean Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Spanish Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Christensen, Tara Degree: B.A. +15 – Step 5 Special Education Salary: $41,098.00 Blue Grass/Buffalo Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Claeys, Steven Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Walcott Intermediate Salary: $33,855.00 Special Education Effective: August 8, 2012 Collins, Carl Degree: M.A. – Step 5 Instrumental Music Salary: $43,995.00 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 Crane, Michael Degree: M.A. – 7 Physical Education Salary: $46,892.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012

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Crosby, Kimberly Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Reading Salary: $33,855.00 Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Danielsen, Kara Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Language Arts/Reading Salary: $33,855.00 Young Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 DeRooi, Joseph Degree: B.A. – Step 1 P.E. Salary: $33,855.00 Buffalo/Garfield Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Dolan, Maureen Degree: B.A. – Step 2 Preschool, 4 Year Old Salary: $35,304 CV Wets/ United Neighbors Effective: August, 8, 2012 Driscoll, Benjamin Degree: M.A.+30 – Step 11 SAM Salary: $55,583.00 Smart Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 English, Holly Degree: B.A. – Step 5 Physical Education Salary: $39,649.00 Central High Effective: August 8, 2012 Farrell, Alise Degree: B.A. – Step1 Kindergarten Salary: $33,855.00 Monroe Effective: August 8, 2012 Faulkner, Stacey Degree: B.A. – Step 6 Special Education Salary: $41,098.00 Wood Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Flaherty, Joseph Degree: M.A. – Step 10 Social Studies Salary: $51, 237.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Flockhart, Jennifer Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Special Education Salary: $33,855.00 Washington Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Foglesong, Tifini Degree: M.A. – Step 6 Media Specialist Salary: $46,892.00 Buffalo/Blue Grass Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Foley, Alison Degree: B.A. – Step 2 ESL Salary: $35,304.00 Wilson Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Forrest, Lauren Degree: M.A. – Step 6 Grade 5 Salary: $45,443.00 Adams Elementary Effective: August, 8. 2012 Fuller, Alicia Degree: B.A. – Step 6 Grade 1 Salary: $41,098.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Gilroy, Courtney Degree: B.A. – Step 3 ESL Salary: $36,752.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012

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Gravert, Melissa Degree: B.S. – Step 1 ESL Salary: $33,855.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Hahn, Emily Degree: B.A. – Step 1 FCS Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Hawbaker, Gustaf Degree: B.A. – Step 4 Math Salary: $38,201.00 Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Hayslett, Latosha Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 2 Salary: $33,855.00 Washington Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Hendriks, Darcy Degree: B.A. – Step 11 Vocal Music Salary: $48,340.00 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 Hines, Mitchell Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Math Salary: $33,855.00 Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Hingstrum, Robert Degree: M.A.T. – Step 2 Science Salary: $39,649.00 Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Hodge, Michelle Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Math Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Jackson, Lindsay Degree: B.A – Step 3 Spanish Salary: $36,752.00 Walcott (.5)/Young (.25)/Smart (.25) Effective: August 8, 2012 Keibler, Conrad Degree: M.A. + 15 –Step 5 Guidance Counselor Salary: $45,443.00 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 Keibler, Conrad Degree: M.A. + 15 – Step 5 3 Day Extended Salary: $657.69 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 Lamp, Alexandra Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 1 Salary: $33,855.00 Monroe Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Liedman, Gabrielle Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Math Salary: $33,855.00 Central High Effective: August 8, 2012 Little, Adam Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Art (.75) Salary: $25,391.25 Buffalo Elementary/Wilson Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Lucas, Kathryn Degree: B.A. – Step 9 PE/Health Salary: $45,443.00 North High/Sudlow Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012

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Lyon, Catherine Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Vocal Music Salary: $33,855.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Marzen, Melanie Degree: M.A. – Step 1 Science Salary: $38,201.00 Wood Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Meyer, Emily Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 4 Language Arts Salary: $33,855.00 Adams Elementary Effective: August 8. 2012 Miller, Kristen Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 2 Salary: $33,855.00 Buchanan Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Moore, Scott Degree: B.A. – Step 5 Social Studies Salary: $39,649.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Numkena, Shannon Degree: B.A. – Step 5 Special Education Salary: $39, 649.00 Walcott Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Oates, Maggie Degree: M.A. – Step 7 Instructional Music Salary: $46, 892.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Pagett, Adam Degree: M.S. – Step 6 Social Studies Salary: $45,443.00 Central High Effective: August 8, 2012 Peterson, Andrea Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 5 Salary: $33,855.00 Garfield Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Podber, Rachel Degree: M.A. + 15 – Step 11 Special Education Salary: $54,134.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Rhodes, Dawn Degree: M.A. – Step 10 MDCC Strat 1 Salary: $51,237.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Rusch, Maria Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Reading Salary: $33,855.00 Wood Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Ryan, Jennifer Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Special Education Salary: $33,855.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Schallau, Tiffany Degree: M.A. – Step 1 Science Salary: $38,201.00 Wood Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Schmitt, Paula Degree: B.A. + 15 – Step 6 Language Arts Salary: $42,546.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012

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Schomburg, Kelsey Degree: B.S. + 15 – Step 1 Special Education Salary: $35,304.00 Walcott Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Skinner, Amy Degree: M.A. – Step 6 Reading Interventionist Salary: $45,443.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Smith, Gregory Degree: B.S. – Step 8 Technical Education Salary: $43,995.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Smith, Lynn Degree: B.S. – Step 11 School Nurse Salary: $48,340.00 Madison Elementary 0.6 Effective: August 8, 2012 Washington Elementary 0.4 Thompson, Beth Degree: B.S. – Step 6 Special Education Salary: $41,098.00 Young Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Trice, Krystall Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Science Salary: $33,855.00 Smart Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Turner, Kevin Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Grade 4 Salary: $33,855.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Van Fleet, Jennifer Degree: M.A. – Step 6 Media Specialist Salary: $45,443.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Van Note, Elithea Degree: B.S. – Step 1 Grade 3 Salary: $33,855.00 Jefferson/Edison Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Villarreal, Chris Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Business Education Salary: $33,855.00 Williams Intermediate Effective: August 8, 2012 Vandemoortel, Laura Degree: B.S. – Step 2 Math Salary: $35,304.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Walker, Rachael Degree: B.A. – Step 1 FCS Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Williams, Teresa Degree: B.A. + 15 – Step 11 2nd Grade Salary: $49,789.00 Wilson Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Wilson, Jane Degree: B.A.-Step 1 Grade 3 Salary: $33,855.00 Jackson Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012

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Winegar, Amy Degree: M.A. – Step 11 Kindergarten Salary: $52,686.00 Walcott Elementary Effective: August 8, 2012 Yoder, Brandon Degree: B.A. – Step 1 Earth Science Salary: $33,855.00 West High Effective: August 8, 2012 Young, Suzanne Degree: B.A. – Step 1 FCS Salary: $33,855.00 North High Effective: August 8, 2012 APPOINTMENTS: NON-BARGAINING CERTIFICATED Parrish, Tarrah Effective: July 23, 2012 Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Salary: $59,836.00 Data Team Hours: 8.0 hrs/day (205 days) ASC Trimble, Melissa Effective: July 23, 2012 Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Salary: $59,836.00 PreK-12 Science Hours: 8.0 hrs/day (205 days) ASC APPOINTMENTS: SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS Anderson, James 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 West High Collins, Carl 25% H S Band Director-Summer Band $7,080.00 North High Crane, Michael 25% Wrestling Varsity $7,080.00 West High Crane, Michael 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 West High DeFoe, Nathan 12% Swimming Girls’ Assistant $3,398.00 North High Dietz, Jeff 14% Golf-Spring Girls’ Varsity $3,965.00 North High Driscoll, Benjamin 15% SAM $4,248.00 Smart Intermediate Ellis, Hannah 7% Flag Line Instructor $1,982.00 West High

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English, Holly 12% Assistant Varsity Girls’ $3,398.00 Basketball Coach Central High Galvan, Ruben 25% Volleyball Varsity $7,080.00 West High Hakeman, Danielle 8% Volleyball 7th Grade $2,266.00 Wood Intermediate Harrison, Michael 5% Safety Patrol $1,416.00 Harrison Elementary Hendriks, Darcy 20% Music (Vocal) Senior High Second $5,664.00 Position North High Holle, Tyler 12% Basketball Girls’ Assistant $3,398.00 North High Holle, Tyler 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 North High Ivory, Rachel 15% SAM $4,248.00 Wilson Elementary Jones, Michael 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 Central High Josund, William 12% Golf-Spring Girls’ Assistant Varsity $3,398.00 North High Leonard, Craig 8% Football 7th Grade $2,266.00 Sudlow Intermediate Long, Courtney 4% Band HS Marching Percussion $1,133.00 West High Lucas, Kathryn 12% Volleyball Varsity Assistant $3,398.00 North High Lyon, Catherine 5% Music (Vocal) Intermediate $1,416.00 Williams Intermediate

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Matthys, Robert 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 Central High Mayfield, Gary 8% Football 8th Grade $2,266.00 Young Intermediate McCartney, James 6% Band Intermediate Band 1st $1,699.00 Wood Intermediate Moore, Scott 7% Football Assistant 7th Grade $1,982.00 Williams Intermediate Nemecek, Craig 7% Football Assistant 8th Grade $1,982.00 Young Intermediate O’Brien, Ron 25% Basketball Boys’ Varsity $7,080.00 North High Oates, Maggie 20% Band Assistant Senior High $5,664.00 West High Pagett, Adam 12% Assistant Football $3,398.00 Central High Pagett, Adam 12% Assistant Boys’ Basketball $3,398.00 Central High Powers, Bernie 7% Football Assistant 7th Grade $1,982.00 Walcott Intermediate Price-Brenner, Kevin 12% Orchestra $3,398.00 Central High Price-Brenner, Kevin 2% Musical Director $566.00 Central High Reagan, Stephanie 12% Volleyball Assistant $3,398.00 West High Stroupe, Matthew 8% Football 7th Grade $2,266.00 Young Intermediate Terronez, Anthony 7% Football Assistant 8th Grade $1,982.00 Wood Intermediate

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Webster, Marquisa 19% Cheerleaders Sr. High Cheerleading $5,381.00 North High Wurdinger, Craig 12% Assistant Boys Golf $3,398.00 Central High Wycoff, Sarah 20% Activities Manager Intermediate (.5) $5,664.00 Williams Intermediate Yoder, Brandon 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 West High Ziegler, Julie 5% Safety Patrol $1,416.00 Monroe Elementary APPOINTMENTS: CLASSIFIED Almquist, Rose Effective: August 13, 2013 Title I Family Involvement Liaison Salary: $11.29/hr Jackson Elementary Hours: 4 – 6.5 hrs/day Ball, Kathleen Effective: August 8, 2012 Head Cook Salary: $10.43/hr Smart Intermediate Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Bell, Gary Effective: July 23, 2012 Carpenter Salary: $19.84/hr Operations Center Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Boysel, Kristan Effective: August 8, 2012 Food Service Worker Salary: $9.29/hr Eisenhower Elementary Hours: 3.75 hrs/day Ehlinger, Heather Effective: July 23, 2012 Professional Secretary II, 12 mos Salary: $13.91/hr Central High Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Gillespie, Desiree Effective: July 26, 2012 Title I Family Involvement Liaison Salary: $10.82/hr Hayes Elementary Hours: 4 – 6.5 hrs/day Hainline, Jeffrey Effective: August 13, 2012 Electrician Salary: $22.04/hr Operations Center Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Hamerlinck, Teri Effective: August 15, 2012 Professional Secretary II, 12 mos Salary: $13.91/hr North High Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Hem, Martha Effective: July 25, 2012 Professional Secretary II, 10.5 mos Salary: $13.20/hr Smart Intermediate Hours: 8.0 hrs/day

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Hillmer, Stacy Effective: July 30, 2012 Administrative Assistant – HR Dept. Salary: $14.27/hr ASC Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Hood, Tiffany Effective: August 8, 2012 Food Service Cashier II Salary: $9.68/hr Walcott School Hours: 4.0 hrs/day Hulsing, Laura Effective: July 11, 2012 Para Educator Salary: $11.05/hr Children’s Village Hayes Hours: 6.25 hrs/day Owen, Winona Effective: August 8, 2012 Food Service Worker Salary: $9.29/hr Garfield Elementary Hours: 3.0 hrs/day Savala, Pamela Effective: July 23, 2012 Administrative Assistant – Equity Salary: $14.87/hr ASC Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Skinner, Mark Effective: July 30, 2012 Custodian Salary: $13.03/hr Jefferson Elementary Hours: 6.5 hrs/day Smith, Alexander Effective: August 13, 2012 Custodian Salary: $13.03/hr Walcott Intermediate Hours: 7.0 hrs/day Smith, Daniel Effective: August 6, 2012 Custodian Salary: $13.03/hr Children’s Village West Hours: 5.0 hrs/day Strong, Eugenia Effective: August 8, 2012 Food Service Worker Salary: $9.29/hr Walcott Intermediate Hours: 4.25 hrs/day Van Camp, Nicole Effective: July 25, 2012 Professional Secretary I, 10.5 mos Salary: $13.20/hr West High Hours: 8.0 hrs/day Correction to May 14, 2012 Minutes Kienzler, Monalisa Effective: August 1, 2012 July 23, 2012

Food Service Manager II Salary: TBD $13.98/hr Smart Intermediate Hours: 8.0 hrs/day ADDENDUM: RESIGNATIONS: CERTIFIED Stebens, Stephanie Effective: July 31, 2012 School Nurse Years of Service: 13yrs 4 mos Williams Intermediate RETIREMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE Long, Betty Effective: July 31, 2012 Director of Federal Programs Years of Service: 39 yrs ASC

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RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: CERTIFICATED Burke, Amber Effective: July 16, 2012 Special Education Years of Service: 2 yrs Jackson Elementary Lacy, Willie Effective: August 3, 2012 Special Education Years of Service: 1 yr Wilson Elementary Parrish, Tarrah Effective: July 20, 2012 Grade 2 Years of Service: 5 yrs Wilson Elementary Reason: Other District Employment Salas, Tonya Effective: July 31, 2012 Special Educator Years of Service: 8 yrs 6 mos Walcott Intermediate Schaeffer, Bonnie Effective: June 24, 2012 SAM Years of Service: 9 yrs 11 mos Wilson Elementary Reason: Other District Employment Stork, Damian Effective: July 28, 2012 Preschool – 4 Year Old Years of Service: 7 yrs 11 mos Children’s Village Buchanan Trimble, Melissa Effective: July 20, 2012 Science Years of Service: 13 yrs 1 mo West High Reason: Other District Assignment Walloch, Jennifer Effective: June 2, 2012 Family and Consumer Science Years of Service: 4 yrs 11 mos West High RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS Atwater, Patrick 14% Soccer Boys’ Varsity $3,965.00 North High Burchard, Heidi 20% Swimming Boys’ Varsity $5,664.00 North High Burchard, Heidi 12% Swimming Girls’ Assistant $3,398.00 North High Cartee, Rick 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 Central High Eckhardt, Sean 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00

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West High Mayfield, Gary 7% Assistant Football 8th $1,982.00 Young Intermediate Ogden, Debra 8% Volleyball 7th Grade $2,266.00 Wood Intermediate Pillard, Jacob 20% Activities Manager Intermediate (.5) $5,664.00 Williams Intermediate Pillard, Jacob 7% Football Assistant 8th Grade $1,982.00 Williams Intermediate Pillard, Jacob 7% Wrestling 7th Grade $1,982.00 Williams Intermediate Price, Brian 12% Football Assistant $3,398.00 West High Stroupe, Matthew 8% Football 8th Grade $2,266.00 Young Intermediate Yotter, Megan 5% Track Assistant Intermediate Co-Ed $1,416.00 Young Intermediate RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: CLASSIFIED Braun, Elizabeth Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 6 yrs 9 mos Williams Intermediate Conrad, Tavia Effective: August 6, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 3 yrs 8 mos Kimberly Center Dennis, Heather Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 8 yrs 6 mos Pool Ferkel, Kelly Effective: May 18, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 1 yr 6 mos Monroe Elementary Hem, Martha Effective: July 24, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 24 yrs 4 mos Kimberly Center Reason: Other district employment Hempel, Margaret Effective: July 17, 2012 Para Educator-Hearing Interpreter Years of Service: 17 yrs 11 mos Pool

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Hodges, Theresa Effective: August 10, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 3 yrs 3 mos Children’s Village Hayes Hubert, Mary Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 4 yrs 11 mos Young Intermediate Isabel, DiShon Effective: August 6, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 3 yrs 5 mos Young Intermediate Johnson, Matthew Effective: August 1, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 1 yr 11 mos Central High Jorgensen, Sonya Effective: August 3, 2012 Food Service Worker Years of Service: 1 yr 3 mos Wilson Elementary Lemen, Jennifer Effective: August 10, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 10 mos Sudlow Intermediate Miller, Darren Effective: July 30, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 10 mos Central High Minard, Carol Effective: August 16, 2012 Food Service Cashier II Years of Service: 6 yrs 11 mos Madison Elementary Revelle, Tracey Effective: August 1, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 2 yrs 11 mos Wilson Elementary Ruefer-Nease, Elizabeth Effective: July 23, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 7 mos Children’s Village Buchanan Sekharan, Jennifer Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator-Hearing Interpreter Years of Service: 13 yrs 11 mos Pool Smith-Puckett, Sarah Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 9 mos Smart Intermediate Thompson, Connie Effective: August 2, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 7 yrs 7 mos Central High VanCamp, Nicole Effective: July 24, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 3 yrs 10 mos West High Reason: Other district employment Van Fossen, Linda Effective: August 2/2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 33 yrs 10 mos Madison Elementary

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Weiss, Janet Effective: July 31, 2012 Para Educator Years of Service: 14 yrs 5 mos Pool RETURNS FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE: CLASSIFIED Erickson, Barbara Effective Date: August 13, 2012 Para Educator Salary: $11.20/hr Monroe/Garfield Elementary Hours: 6.50 hrs/day LEAVES OF ABSENCE: CLASSIFIED Allen, Nancy Extended Unpaid Leave of Absence Teacher Effective: August 8, 2012 – End of 2012-13 school year Fox, Megan Extended Unpaid Leave of Absence Administrative Assistant – HR Dept. Effective: August 9, 2012 – June 28, 2013 ASC Lawson, Sarah Extended Unpaid Leave of Absence Custodian Effective: August 13, 2012 – February 15, 2013 Blue Grass Elementary

Motion: Director Krumwiede moved the Board approve the Consent Agenda as

presented with corrections. Director Clewell seconded the motion. Discussion: None.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: Krumwiede,Clewell, DeFauw, Zamora, Sherwood and Johanson. Nayes: Roberson. The motion carried.

III. APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion: Director Clewell moved the board approve the resolution “Resolved, all claims presented to the Board having been duly certified as correct by the Secretary, reviewed by the administration and board members, and they are hereby audited and allowed as just claims and warrants drawn on the Treasury for the several amounts. Further Resolved, the payment of claims and salaries be approved as presented for the periods July 4, 2012 through July 18, 2012 (Special Release with President’s approval) and for July 19, 2012 through August 8 , 2012 with the following voided checks:

#298007 payable to River Bend Transit in the amount of $33,303.22 (Incorrect Amount) #298339 payable to Hawkeye International Trucks in the amount of $91.00 (Wrong Vendor) Director Sherwood seconded the motion. Discussion: None.

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Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: Clewell, Sherwood, Krumwiede, Roberson, De Fauw, Zamora and Johanson. The motion carried unanimously.

IV. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Dr. Tate read the following non-discrimination/anti-harassment/anti-bullying statement that appears on the district’s website: As we begin a new school year, the District's Board of Education and Superintendent wish to remind District students, parents/guardians, staff, and volunteers that harassment and bullying of students is against the law and District policy. The District will not tolerate harassment or bullying of students based on the student's actual or perceived traits or characteristics, including: age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, or any other trait or characteristic protected by law.

Any student who believes he or she has been subject to harassment, bullying or a hostile environment based on one or more of the characteristics noted above— whether such harassment, bullying or hostile environment is created by a fellow student, school employee, parent/guardian, or volunteer—is encouraged to report the conduct to school personnel. The District has a policy in place (Board Policy 504.10) to address complaints regarding harassment, bullying and hostile environment. The District is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any complaints it receives. If a student is found to have engaged in acts of bullying, harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment, the student may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension, exclusion or expulsion. Please see Board Policy 504.01 for the District's complete Anti- Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy for its students. The District asks that everyone—students, parents, staff, volunteers, and others in the District community—work together to prevent acts of bullying or harassment of any kind.

Dr. Tate also reported that this was the first day of school and that almost 16,000 things that went right with students even though there were a few things that went wrong. He mentioned the new State of the District Report and that it will be sent out to 200-300 people in the community. He said this is a great piece to produce every year. They also produced a back to school video that was included in board packets and stated how much the City of Davenport assisted with this project. Dr. Tate pointed out the literacy plan that was placed on the board table. Director Roberson thanked Dr. Tate for reading the anti-harassment/anti-bullying statement and hopes this is statement is read throughout the year.

V. OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION

A. Adler Theatre 28E Agreement Motion: Director Clewell stated he would like to read an alternative motion for the

board to approve the administration’s recommendation to approve the Adler Theatre 28E Agreement for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school year. Director Zamora seconded the motion.

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Discussion: Director Roberson asked if the board is overriding the current recommendation. Dr. Tate said the board had requested a multi-year agreement that this was just a mistake made in writing up the motion which should have been for two years. Director Roberson asked if everyone had this motion. Dr. Tate stated he presented the amended motion to the President and the President gave the amended motion to a board member to read.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: Clewell,

Zamora, Sherwood, Krumwiede, Roberson, De Fauw and Johanson. The motion carried unanimously.

B. Approval of Engineer for HVAC Projects for Central and Garfield Schools Motion: Director Krumwiede moved the board approve the engineer for the Central

High School and Garfield Elementary HVAC projects. Director Zamora seconded the motion.

Discussion: Director Krumwiede asked if these are last two buildings to be air

conditioned and Mr. Martin said that was correct. Director Krumwiede asked about Wood Intermediate and Truman and asked if these are on the list after these schools are completed and Mr. Martin stated they are and that he needs board direction. Director Sherwood asked about plans for Central and whether they will build a new or remodeled auditorium and what are the plans for the pool and asked if the plans for the air conditioning would interfere with these projects. Mr. Martin said he needs direction from the board on this matter. He also talked about conserving the green space but again said he needs direction since he would not want to spend the money twice. Dr. Tate said they would be coming back to the board in a couple of weeks and to make a recommendation. There was some discussion about the information being up to date that will be presented to the board. Mr. Martin did mention that the electrical service was not included in the original paperwork.

Director Clewell asked about the engineer’s report and Mr. Martin said they would

bring options to the board for a vote and explained in more detail what these options involve. President Johanson asked about Durrant and Mr. Martin stated that Durrant is out of business, but explained how KPE has utilized the same practices. President Johanson asked if he needed more guidance from the board and Mr. Martin stated this could be discussed when they come back to the board in a couple of weeks with various options. Director Sherwood asked about steam to hot water and whether this approach was being considered and the backup plan in relation the boilers. The representative from KPE addressed this question and provided more detail about the cost of these systems and the capacity of the boilers.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows:Ayes: Krumwiede

Zamora, Sherwood, Roberson, De Fauw, Clewell and Johanson. The motion carried unanimously.

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C. Citibus Approval

Motion: Director Zamora moved the board approve the Davenport Community School District students to use the Davenport Citibus as presented. Director Clewell seconded.

Discussion: Director Roberson asked if this item will require annual approval and what was the rationale for making the agreement for just for one year. Dr. Tate explained the pilot program was very successful, but anything could happen so they are taking it year by year. Mr. Martin said the level of support could change depending on budgets so they are taking it one step at a time. Director Zamora stated the public needs to know there were a quarter million rides that students took advantage of for an investment of only $13,000 which is a real bargain. She asked about discipline problems and Dr. Tate said they had been addressed and how the city has been very cooperative regarding this matter. Director Zamora asked if students know they could lose this privilege if they misbehave. Dr. Tate said he would check on this. President Johanson stated he supports Director’s Roberson suggestion to make this a multi-year contract and said there should be some way to modify the costs in the contract if necessary.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: Zamora,

Clewell, Sherwood, Krumwiede, Roberson, De Fauw and Johanson. The motion carried unanimously.

D. Official Board Calendar for 2012-13 Motion: Director Roberson moved the board approve the 2012-2013 official board

calendar. Director Zamora seconded the motion. Discusssion: None.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: Roberson, Zamora, De Fauw, Clewell, Sherwood, Krumwiede and Johanson.

The motion carried unanimously. E. Policy Review

Motion: Director De Fauw moved the board approve the following policies as previously discussed at the July 9, 2012 Regular Meeting:

203.08 - Vacations 305.21 – Recycling 305.23 – Non-competition with Private Enterprises 306.05 – Public Examination of School District Public Records 307.05 – Reward for Information Regarding Vandalism 307.06 – Unauthorized Persons in Buildings Director Roberson seconded the motion.

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Discussion: None.

Vote: The vote on the motion was called and recorded as follows: Ayes: De Fauw, Roberson, Zamora, Sherwood, Krumwiede, Clewell and Johanson,

The motion carried unanimously.

VI. DISCUSSION A. Update on JB Young

Ms. Marianne Corbin, principal at JB Young, showed the board a video which helped express how the culture has changed at JB Young. She provided an update on their summer activities and how hard staff members have worked to get ready for the first day of school. A team of 8 teacher attended the AVID and she explained how they have been looking at the common core all summer. She had pictures for the board of the first day and shared that 72 primary students arrived early for breakfast and 338 upper grade students also arrived today and provided an overview of the day’s activities. She thanked the board for going forward with the K-8 concept and said they are up and running and ready to go. She thanked individual district staff for their assistance and hard work in helping them get ready for a very successful first day of school. Director Krumwiede thanked Ms. Corbin for her efforts and her leadership and asked if they had new staff at the school or only transfers from Lincoln. She responded they have a combination of both but have new reading and language arts teachers. Director Krumwiede mentioned what a great job Kay Luna and the media have done covering JB Young and all that is happening with the school. Ms. Corbin stated this is the most exciting thing she has been a part of in her 25 years with the district and invited everyone to the school.

Director Sherwood asked about parent participation at backpack night and efforts to

increase collaboration among them. Ms. Corbin stated that all the primary students had a parent come with them and had a great turn out for backpack night and explained how some parents stayed in the classroom and stayed for breakfast. She said they are lucky to have the parent liaison position and Jerry Johnson has done a great job working with the parents. Director Sherwood asked about more specifics concerning the AVID program and the professional development. Ms. Corbin provided more details and explained that they have summer institutes and they would need to look at the budget each year for funding availability, but as part of the contract this year they already have all the staff development lined up and training will take place at their site.

Director Clewell asked who has the iPads and what is done with them after school.

Ms. Corbin stated they keep all the iPads at school where they charge up at night. She explained that sixty iPads are checked out by 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teachers and sixty iPads have arrived for the primary students and will be delivered soon. She stated that all the students are asking when they will be able to start using them. She explained more about the iPad training the teachers received and how they were purchased through Title I funds. Director Clewell asked about the artwork from Lincoln and Ms. Corbin said it had arrived. Dr. Tate asked about the therapy dog and Ms. Corbin said he was a great addition. Dr. Tate commented how they knew they could not fail and how what happens at JB Young has got to be successful. He

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said he thought of the project was “Ready, Fire, Aim” and this only works if you have a great leader and he complimented Ms. Corbin on her leadership.

B. Board Request Form President Johanson stated he had given the form some thought as to how it may

need to change and suggested adding two additional questions to the board request form: The two questions are: “How does this information increase student achievement?” and “How does this information enhance board governance?” Director Zamora said she doesn’t think the additional questions are necessary. Director Sherwood said he thinks it would add an encumbrance that is not necessary.

C. Policy Review 302.08 – Gifts, Grants and Bequests - Director De Fauw reviewed the draft policy

proposed by the policy committee explaining the reason for the expanded policy. Director Clewell stated that the policy committee in general has been moving

toward reducing the complexity of policies. All this information is helpful, but much of this could be in administrative regulations. Director De Fauw stated that she would take this back to the policy committee and provided more explanation as to why they decided to expand the policy.

302.06 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Supplies - No discussion. 602.11 - Special Education – No discussion. 302.01 - Handling of Cash and Other Funds Received –No discussion. 305.22 – Use of Security Cameras – Director De Fauw explained the updates that

were made to the policy. No discussion. 504.09 – Cell Phone Policy - Director De Fauw stated there have been previous

discussions by the board on changing the cell phone policy. At the last policy committee several high school principals came and shared their thoughts on allowing a more liberal use of cell phones for students. She summarized these particular high school principals would like the board to consider modifying the policy so students could use cell phones during lunch and passing times. Policy committee members had a lengthy conversation about this and were not able to reach consensus and could not arrive at a recommendation they could all agree on to present to the board. There was also conversation at the policy committee meeting as to whether or not it might be appropriate to have a simpler policy developed and then to allow the buildings to implement their own administrative regulations and this would be different for each school. Director De Fauw asked for board feedback at this point.

Director Zamora stated it would never be appropriate for each building to develop

their own rules and regulations as to how a district policy should be enforced. She would also like to see enforcement with the cell phone policy they currently have before changing it. Director Roberson said he agrees with Director Zamora and

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added that technology is a great tool for using in the classroom to enhance learning but this is the only time he would want to see a cell phone used in the classroom.

Director Clewell agreed we need uniform policy so all students know exactly what to expect in the Davenport Community School District. He said the board brought students into this same discussion in 2005 and this resulted in a good discussion. He said we need to engage the students in the discussions about the cell phone policy in general. He stated that our current policy was created in 20th century and we are now in 21st century saying that many kids have the technology and there is possibility of learning with this technology in the classroom. Director Krumwiede would not be in favor of different rules for different buildings. He suggested getting more input from elementary and middle school principals and the students as well. He said he wanted to hear from the policy committee members on the pros and cons of using cell phones during lunch. Director Sherwood shared what he learned from speaking to administrators at Bettendorf and their experiences with their new cell phone policy and stated how they have seen issues with the cell phone use in the classroom decline due to a more liberalized policy. He talked about how important it is to get student buy-in when changing the change cell policy and especially if they want zero tolerance in the classroom. He stated he thinks it is possible to have a uniform policy for inappropriate use of technology but have individual buildings develop rules for appropriate use of the technology. President Johanson asked if there is urgency is addressing this policy right now or is next year too late. Dr. O’Meila stated the principals would like to have a decision made sooner rather than later. Director DeFauw said a logical time would be parent teacher conference in October but also discussed the requests for student input. Director Roberson read part of cell phone policy and noted how the policy indicates that teachers may give consent for cell phone use for instructional purposes. Student board members were asked for their feedback in the past and they said it was not a good idea because students use cell phones to exchange answers. He said we have to defend our current policy not modify it. Director Zamora stated she is not against liberalizing the policy for use during lunch and in the halls but we need to know that this will be enforced. Director DeFauw stated she would be agreeable to cell phone use at lunch but she is not favor of passing time. She has concerns about allowing cell phone use during passing time because there is such an abbreviated time to get from point A to B and none of our buildings are easy to navigate. This is asking for problems in terms of safety and getting to class in a timely manner. Director Sherwood stated he believes the issues that could arise from cell phone use during passing time would be much less than the issue of cell phone use in the classroom. He stated this is not about cell phone use in the classroom but about the inappropriate use of cell phones in the classroom which is a monster problem. Our current policy is inconsistently enforced across the district and he doesn’t see how it will now be magically enforced. We need to consider the liberalized policy because it diminishes issues in the classroom as demonstrated by the examples of Bettendorf and Clinton. Director Zamora said she is concerned about the statement that we are not able to enforce the policy we currently have and said we have hundreds of teachers and administrators and if they can’t enforce this with students then what can they enforce.

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President Johanson said he generally supports cell phone use during lunch period but is opposed to use during passing time mainly for issues of safety. Director Krumwiede said this policy has to do with students but he also sees staff using phones during lunch and passing time and said enforcement should be consistent and staff should model what they expect of the students. Dr. O’Melia stated this is in work rules. Dr. Tate said we have lots of traffic laws on the books but the police overlook these many times because there are more important things to be considered. He doesn’t want to make excuses for the teachers, but sometimes there are more important things happening in the school or in the classroom than cell phone use. Dr. Tate suggested asking teachers to come to a board meeting and talk about enforcement of the cell phone policy and we can ask them what they would suggest as a solution. Ask them if it is a danger in the hallway. We need to talk to administrators, teachers, and students. Dr. Tate said we are far removed from this and we need to get feedback directly from those directly involved and knows the board will make a wise decision about this matter. Director Sherwood said if you don’t do this during passing time he believes the opportunity to reduce issues in the classroom is lost. He also stated that he had not heard anything about safety concerns until President Johanson brought this up. Director Roberson has concerns about the student’s ability to learn to follow directions. He works for a company that says certain things are a condition of employment and high school students needs to learn there are no compromises sometimes in real life. Director Clewell stated it is time for a paradigm shift and it is time to rethink this policy. Director DeFauw said she recently learned that one of the major grocery stores does not even allow employees to look at their cell phones in their car on their property and employees certainly can’t use cell phones during work time. This same employer employs many of our students and they seem to have the discipline and self-control to not look at their cell phones while they are working. She stated they will bring all the input back to the policy committee and look at gaining more input before bringing a final policy for the board’s consideration. She thanked everyone for their comments and input.

VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None.

VIII. BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS

Director Roberson thanked Betty Long for her dedicated service to the district saying that when it came to serving students with special needs her heart was always in the right place. He said today was the first day of school and the police were saying the speed limit was 25 and if someone was doing over 25 they would get a ticket if they do not follow the rules and that we need to think about when wanting to change the policy.

Director Sherwood noted the passing of Tom Wolfe, a retired teacher who wa

twice past president of DEA. He said Mr. Wolfe was a true champion of peace and justice and will be sorely missed in this community.

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Director DeFauw invited everyone to North’s Ice Cream social which will be held tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. with a preview of the orchestra and marching band. Director Krumwiede stated he and President Johanson attended the new teacher induction and had the opportunity to greet over 100 new teachers to our district. He welcomed them to the district and thanked to all of the mentors that will be working with them throughout the year. Director Clewell mentioned the First Day Project that was held last week and thanked everyone at Wood Intermediate School. Many students now have the school supplies they need because of this great project and commented how well organized it was this year. Director Johanson said he received a nice phone call last week from a concerned parent that wanted to compliment and recognize Kathy Boscoe for the assistance she provided. Board Requests: Director De Fauw had the following requests: Agenda item or information request: I would like a detailed account of LOST projects funded by building & total sales tax dollars expended and a timeline indicating when the projects were completed. I am specifically interested in projects that are non-air conditioning and non-safety related projects. I would like this information in advance of our discussion regarding LOST projects (ie: Central). Information request: I would like a report on elementary reading and math scheduling and where the additional 15 minutes of instructal time are being obtained. Specifically, is instructional time being reduced in other content areas or are lunch time and recess being reduced? President Johanson had the following information request: Detailed financial data for the last 10 years as indicated on sheet attached to board request. Director’s Clewell, Zamora and Sherwood requested the following: Request the agenda committee consider a special call session of the board to consider construction of an Olympic pool next to Brady Street Stadium. Consideration should be given to a shared-use and construction agreement. Director Sherwood had the following agenda item request: I would like placed on the agenda for the next meeting a resolution from the board opposing the construction of a fertilizer plant in the immediate area of Walcott school.

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ADJOURNMENT

Director Clewell moved the board adjourn. Director Zamora seconded the motion. By consensus President Johanson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:06 PM. _________________________________ Mary Correthers, Board Secretary/Treasurer